1970 Maserati Indy vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 432 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Indy | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
